City of Sacramento Police Department

MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release No. 20100508-080Saturday, May 08, 2010

Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint Notification

"Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest"

The Sacramento Police Department will conduct a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Northgate Boulevard and Patio Avenue. It will begin at 8:30 p.m. and run for 5-7 hours. Traffic flowing through the checkpoint will be contacted by uniformed officers, who will be checking for alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers. Officers will also check to make sure all drivers have a valid driver's license.

The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety; increase awareness of the dangers associated with drinking and driving, and serves as a deterrent to potential impaired and unlicensed drivers.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Please direct any inquiries to Sergeant David Hargadon at (916) 808-6069. Media is encouraged to attend the checkpoint in an effort to spread awareness about the impacts of drinking and driving.